Third Grade Curriculum

The third grade curriculum is designed with specific emphasis on components within each of the core subject areas which consist of: Religion, Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Each teacher aims to infuse every subject area with the love of Christ and will approach each lesson with the needs of every student in mind.

Students will also get to extend their knowledge from the classroom to the real world by visiting "Ag" Agriculture Day at Clark County Fairgrounds, Bernheim Forest Water Conservation, and a tour of George Rogers Clark Cabin.

Religion

Students will grow in their faith by attending Mass weekly. They will also focus on learning the lives of saints and of Mary. They will learn about the Apostles Creed, the Sacraments, and Acts of the Apostles. They will participate in Stewardship Fridays and the celebration of Reconciliation.

Language Arts

Students will have reading class 90 minutes per day. They will also cover the following topics: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehensions, ability grouped instruction, literary genres, literature circles, and writing.

Math

Students will focus on covering the following topics: number sense, place value, addition and subtraction with regrouping, multiplication, division, geometry, algebra, fractions, decimals, graphing coordinates and charts, problem solving, and SMART board lessons.

Science

Students will do hands-on experiments in all areas of science where predictions are formulated and outcomes are discussed. A close look at earth science is covered, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, minerals, and erosion and weathering. Life Science focuses on the ecosystems, plants, and animals. Lastly, magnetism and electricity are covered in physical science.

Social Studies

Students will focus on types of communities near and faraway, such as urban, suburban, and rural communities. They will also study Native American Indians, the Lewis and Clark expedition, Early American settlements, inventions, map skills, continents, immigration, and world cultures. In addition, students will also participate in Junior Achievement.

Technology

Students will practice correct finger placement and their keyboarding skills the first 10 minutes of class., They will focus on understanding Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. They will do research on the web as well as learn about internet safety. They will also have fun learning by playing reading and math games.

Music

Students will learn about intermediate rhythms, intermediate note values, and both clef notes. They will be introduced harmony. They will practice singing, drumming, and purposeful movement (marching, swaying, stomping, and clapping) combined for music events.